Sex Offender Charged with Failing to Report New Address in Morganton

On Saturday, October 16th 2021, Officers with the Morganton Department of Public Safety received a tip regarding an out of state sex offender living within the Morganton Housing Authority. Officers began an investigation into this matter and came into contact with Dennis Gale Hubbard, 44, previously of Bluefield, WV and currently living at 101-B Wrighton Street on October 20th. After an interview with Hubbard, it was discovered that he had been living at this residence and failed to register the new address with the Burke County Sheriff’s Office as well as the West Virginia State Police. Hubbard was not listed on the lease and was staying with another party at this location. Hubbard was taken into custody and charged with failure to register a new address (Sex Offender) (F). Hubbard was given a $5,000 secured bond and a first court appearance on October 21st, 2021.

Agencies Involved:

Morganton Department of Public Safety

Morganton Housing Authority

West Virginia State Police